Copp, 20, was sentenced under Holmes Youthful Trainee Act, which will allow his conviction to be erased if he stays out of trouble on probation.

Mark Copier | The Grand Rapids PressGrand Valley State University student Derek Copp leaves Grand Haven District Court after he was sentenced to 18 months probation on a marijuana delivery charge.

He earlier pleaded guilty to marijuana delivery. A search warrant showed he sold about 3 grams of marijuana to an undercover officer the day of the March 11 raid at his off-campus apartment.

Court records show police were investigating Copp's roommate, Conor Bardallis, after he allegedly sold several times to undercover officers. Bardallis is awaiting trial.

In a short statement, Copp told Ottawa County Circuit Judge Edward Post that he appreciated leniency so that he could continue his education.

The judge sentenced Copp to 18 months on probation, and 40 hours of community service. He also fined Copp $300.

The Ottawa County sheriff's deputy who fired the shot, Ryan Huizenga, was charged with reckless discharge of a firearm, but pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor last month. He was placed on six months of probation and ordered to complete 80 hours of community service.

Ottawa County Sheriff Gary Rosema last month decided Huizenga would keep his job.